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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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OE 7.3 Trans Cooler Replacement

My trans lines are leaking at the cooler fittings (rusty) and I just had a new trans installed.

Looking for a diagram - or hints or help on the easiest way to do this swap out.

ie. Take the front bumper off
Remove the grill ?

Do I have to remove the radiator ?

Have to do this tonight. Any help would be appreciated.

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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Removeing the grill will make getting the cooler mount bolts much easier. The cooler will then drop out the bottom. No need to remove any of the other coolers.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Here is a pic of how the cooler mounts. Arrows pointing to the upper bolts. Bottom ones are obvious. Name:  Trans Cooler mounting.gif
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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This write up of a 6.0 trans cooler install by Ken (woodnthings) is an excellent tutorial (with pics) on removal of the cooler. https://b7445ba3-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites....attredirects=0
 
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Definitely go with a factory 6.0 trans cooler. The stock 6.0 cooler is on the right,and the stock 7.3 cooler is on the left..any questions?

HOLD PLEASE!!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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Lmao..I was having tech difficulties then I had to leave with the wife. .sorry guys.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the tips and write up info.

I am selling this truck and already purchased a few months ago an OEM 7.3 trans cooler and lines. The person buying it will not be towing so I think he will be fine.

Also its a new trans, but in my other 7.3 I will do this upgrade at a later date.

Good mod.

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